Bark and Wine Winner

Remember, when you are getting the Christmas shopping done, I work pretty fast at this time of the year...

I received the photo from the silent auction winner at last weekend's Bark and Wine event and am ready to deliver this weekend! SUCH A CUTIE!!!

Kerry Blue

I have looked and looked at the photos I took of this guy. Where the HECK are those eyes? I just dediced it was less important that I see him, than that HE sees me, so ... I found his TOUNGUE!

Pastel Wire Fox Terrier

Branching out, I am in a bit of a pastel mood. This is a larger piece, 8x10" which I sell for $200. I think this one has a very nostalgic feeling!

The Boys

I just got home from a visit to Virginia and was hosted by these two lovely Airedales. I left the drawing with their family.

He and His Shadow

This Terrier was just breezin' along in the middle of the day and no matter how fast he ran, that shadow always kept up!

Baa Baa Bedlington

A cross between BoPeep's sheep and the creature from Alien, Bedlington Terriers are the most lovely but odd looking fellows. This one was waiting at a dog show and gave me a little glance. Obviously it might have been ready to lie down and count some sheep of its own.

Another Sniffer

Nose to the ground, full of purpose!

Running Scotty!

More of my kids in the park!  This was a fellow I did earlier, but with a ball he stole from a friend!

Second Friend's Dog

This is Titus.  A bit more somber, I understand, than his friend Troy.  These are very fast personality sketches for larger paintings.  I love little for energy and immediacy, but do not let ANYONE tell you dogs are easier to paint than people.  If we all had hair on our faces, it would be MUCH harder to see the soul underneath.  That is the challenge of Pet Portraiture.

Welshman Walking

I am trying to dash off some gestural dogs. Big oils all over the house and I have to run off to get my dogs in! This was a participant in a dog show, all over one color. I am trying to time these very close and paint until the essence is achieved.

Schnauzer Smile

This adorable little fellow stuck his sweet nose in my face and smiled his toothless grin! Were it not for the dog breath, I may have gotten a better reference photo but this loose little sketch tells me everything I need to know about this guy.

White Scottie

YES, they come in colors.  Although I think this might more properly called Wheaton color... or is Wheaton a place... I know that color comes in terriers.... maybe straw colored?  You know a dog who is a dog is MUCH easier to talk about.

This IS a Scottie.  And it is not black.

A Wheaten Gem

My little diamonds are back! This is a perfectly trimmed little Wheaten Terrier I caught trying to see through his fashion look. Just like teenagers, I wonder if it improves their vision by all that work?

A Wire Terrier

This was the first dog I ever knew as a terrier.  I don't see them as much as I used to.  All dressed up and ready to show, they are pretty spiffy.  HOWEVER, I have a couple of ideas in my head for a guy I saw who was a couple of weeks past his haircut and soooo cute!  Great dog, messy or kempt!

Russell

I brought this picture with me on a two day trip that stretched into a three day! After a brief panic, I found my paints and finished the painting on the floor of my mother's living room. This is an edit from my home, but I found that in a pinch, I can upload photos from my Picasa program.... good to know. You KNOW you would have hated to miss this tough little Russell Terrier!

White Bull Terrier

I JUST LOVE these dogs.... to look at. But I understand they are a lot like a playful tank. Not really up for it. I still just think they are as cute as cute can get!

Airedale

I have seen some really good looking Terriers in the last few days. There is something so crisp about these guys polished up and ready to show. I have a very soft spot for an old friends Airedale. Bright, smart dogs.

Finally a JACK

Or Jack Russell.... or Russell Terrier.... or Parson Russell... or maybe a great old Rat Terrier. This is one confusing set of dog! Anyway this is a goodie!

DJ the Valentine Day Dog

DJ is a real superstar and as a perfect gift for the holiday, I present the sweetheart of the day!

Chilly Day at the Park

I painted this 9x12" watercolor as a demonstration last year.  It has been in a few shows and is framed now, but I am going out of town, so I have put up some of my older demos.  FORGIVE ME, I am painting while away, but not able to post!